Dofflemyer Point Lighthouse
Washington
Dofflemyer Point Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Washington, first lit in 1887. Its official name is Dofflemyer Point Light. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The nearest other lighthouse is Browns Point Lighthouse, 25 mi away. It is on private property and not open to the public.
Dofflemyer Point Lighthouse at a glance
Visiting
Private, not open
First lit
1887
Official name
Dofflemyer Point Light
Built of
Concrete
About Dofflemyer Point Lighthouse
The Dofflemyer Point Lighthouse is a U.S. lighthouse in Boston Harbor, Washington, and was one of the first in the state of Washington to be automated. It sits at the northeastern entrance to Budd Inlet north of Olympia.
Dofflemyer Point Lighthouse sits at 47.1405, -122.9073 in Washington. The closest other lighthouses are Browns Point Lighthouse (25 mi), Point Robinson Lighthouse (30 mi) and Alki Point Lighthouse (38 mi). Washington has 28 lighthouses in all.
Visiting Dofflemyer Point Lighthouse
Dofflemyer Point Lighthouse is on private or restricted property and not open to the public. You may still be able to see it from a public road, beach or boat.
- Heritage status
- National Register of Historic Places
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Questions about Dofflemyer Point Lighthouse
Where is Dofflemyer Point Lighthouse?
Dofflemyer Point Lighthouse is in Washington, at 47.1405, -122.9073. The nearest other lighthouse is Browns Point Lighthouse, 25 mi away.
Can you visit Dofflemyer Point Lighthouse?
No. Dofflemyer Point Lighthouse is on private or restricted property and not open to the public.
Can you climb Dofflemyer Point Lighthouse?
No. The tower at Dofflemyer Point Lighthouse is not open for climbing.
When was Dofflemyer Point Lighthouse built?
Dofflemyer Point Lighthouse was first lit in 1887.
What lighthouses are near Dofflemyer Point Lighthouse?
The closest are Browns Point Lighthouse (25 mi), Point Robinson Lighthouse (30 mi) and Alki Point Lighthouse (38 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on Dofflemyer Point Light (CC BY-SA 4.0); facts and location from Wikidata. Photo credits are listed under each photo and on the photo credits page.